amplification
gb/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
hangosítás, hangerősítés, fokozódás, felerősödés, bővebb kifejtés, részletezés, jelerősítés, DNS-amplifikáció, DNS-felszaporítás, amplifikáció
NOUN
C1
1
hangosítás
B2
hangerősítés
B2
Usage pattern:
amplification of [sound/voice/instrument]
The hall is small, so the singer doesn’t need amplification.
Kicsi a terem, ezért az énekesnek nincs szüksége hangosításra.
Poor amplification made the speaker’s voice harsh and distorted.
A rossz hangosítás miatt a felszólaló hangja élesnek és torznak hatott.
They installed amplification so everyone in the back could hear clearly.
Learner examples
This microphone gives good amplification.
Ez a mikrofon jó hangerősítést tesz lehetővé.
We don’t need amplification in this room.
Ebben a szobában nincs szükség hangosításra.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use amplification when they mean volume; amplification is the process or effect, not the volume setting itself.
Meaning
making sound louder with equipment
Collocations
sound amplification
|audio amplification
|voice amplification
|amplification system
|need amplification
|provide amplification
|electronic amplification
|stage amplification
|portable amplification
|amplification equipment
Synonyms
boosting (More informal and general; amplification often implies equipment.)
|
sound reinforcement (Common in live events; more technical and event-focused.)
Antonyms
attenuation (Reducing sound level or strength rather than increasing it.)
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muting (Silencing or greatly reducing sound.)
Themes
music
|technology
|media
Definition
making sound louder using equipment
the process of making sound louder, usually by using electronic equipment such as an amplifier and speakers
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
fokozódás
C1
felerősödés
B2
Usage pattern:
amplification of [effect/problem/fear/impact]
Social media can lead to the amplification of rumors.
A közösségi média a pletykák felerősödéséhez vezethet.
The policy change caused an amplification of existing inequalities.
A szakpolitikai változás a meglévő egyenlőtlenségek fokozódását okozta.
Small mistakes in the data led to an amplification of the final error.
Learner examples
The news led to an amplification of fear.
A hír a félelem felerősödéséhez vezetett.
This change caused an amplification of problems.
Ez a változás a problémák fokozódását okozta.
Common mistake:
Amplification is typically used for increases in impact or intensity; for simple size increases, increase or growth is often more natural.
Meaning
making something stronger or greater
Collocations
amplification of fears
|amplification of conflict
|amplification of inequality
|amplification of risk
|amplification of impact
|amplification of tension
|amplification of effects
|amplification of errors
|amplification of pressure
|amplification of problems
Synonyms
intensification (Focuses on becoming more intense rather than broader in reach.)
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escalation (Often implies a step-by-step worsening, especially in conflict.)
Antonyms
reduction (A decrease in amount or intensity.)
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de-escalation (A calming or lowering of conflict or tension.)
Themes
communication
|society
|business
Definition
making something stronger or bigger
the act or result of increasing the strength, intensity, impact, or scale of something
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
részletezés
B2
Usage pattern:
provide amplification (on) [a point/statement]
The report includes an amplification of the earlier findings.
A jelentés a korábbi megállapítások bővebb kifejtését is tartalmazza.
When asked for amplification, she explained exactly what she meant.
Amikor bővebb kifejtést kértek tőle, pontosan elmagyarázta, mire gondolt.
His second email was an amplification of his original complaint.
Learner examples
Please give amplification on this point.
Kérem, fejtse ki bővebben ezt a pontot.
She added amplification to her explanation.
Bővebb kifejtéssel egészítette ki a magyarázatát.
Common mistake:
In this sense, amplification is closer to clarification or elaboration; it does not mean making something louder.
Meaning
adding detail or further explanation
Collocations
further amplification
|request amplification
|provide amplification
|amplification of a point
|amplification of details
|amplification of remarks
|brief amplification
|additional amplification
|amplification and clarification
|amplification of an argument
Synonyms
elaboration (More common and slightly less formal.)
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clarification (Emphasizes making meaning clearer, not just adding detail.)
Antonyms
brevity (Keeping something short with few details.)
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omission (Leaving information out rather than expanding it.)
Themes
communication
|education
|writing
Definition
extra details that explain something more
additional detail or explanation that expands on what has already been said or written
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
jelerősítés
C1
Usage pattern:
amplification of [a signal/frequency]
The receiver needs amplification to detect such a weak signal.
A vevőnek jelerősítésre van szüksége, hogy ilyen gyenge jelet észleljen.
Low-noise amplification improves the clarity of the measurement.
Az alacsony zajú jelerősítés javítja a mérés tisztaságát.
The engineer adjusted the amplification to prevent clipping.
Meaning
strengthening an electrical signal
Collocations
signal amplification
|power amplification
|voltage amplification
|amplification circuit
|amplification stage
|high-gain amplification
|low-noise amplification
|amplification factor
|amplification ratio
|wideband amplification
Synonyms
gain (The standard technical term for the amount of amplification.)
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signal boosting (More general; less precise than amplification in electronics.)
Antonyms
signal attenuation (Weakening a signal rather than strengthening it.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
making a signal stronger
the process of increasing the power or amplitude of an electrical or electronic signal
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
amplification of [DNA/a gene/a sequence]
PCR allows rapid amplification of tiny amounts of DNA.
A PCR lehetővé teszi kis mennyiségű DNS gyors felszaporítását.
The test failed because the amplification step didn’t work properly.
A vizsgálat azért vallott kudarcot, mert az amplifikációs lépés nem működött megfelelően.
Gene amplification can contribute to drug resistance in some cancers.
Meaning
copying DNA to make more
Collocations
DNA amplification
|gene amplification
|PCR amplification
|target amplification
|sequence amplification
|amplification product
|amplification step
|amplification efficiency
|amplification curve
|amplification assay
Synonyms
DNA replication (A broader biological process; amplification often refers to targeted copying, especially in lab contexts.)
Antonyms
deletion (Loss of genetic material rather than increase in copies.)
Themes
science
|health
Definition
making many copies of DNA
an increase in the number of copies of a DNA sequence, either naturally in cells or artificially in a laboratory procedure
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
6
amplifikáció
C2
Usage pattern:
use amplification (in) [a speech/an argument]
The speaker used amplification to make the risks feel urgent.
A szónok amplifikációt alkalmazott, hogy sürgetőbbnek tüntesse fel a kockázatokat.
In classical rhetoric, amplification can strengthen an argument through expansion.
A klasszikus retorikában az amplifikáció a gondolat kibővítésével erősítheti az érvelést.
The paragraph is an amplification of the central claim made earlier.
Meaning
repeating to add emphasis
Collocations
rhetorical amplification
|use amplification
|amplification in rhetoric
|amplification for emphasis
|amplification of a theme
|amplification of an argument
Synonyms
emphasis (More general; not specifically the technique of expanding or repeating.)
Antonyms
understatement (Deliberately making something seem less important.)
Themes
language
|education
|writing
Definition
a writing or speaking method that adds emphasis
a rhetorical technique in which a speaker or writer expands or repeats an idea to make it seem more important or persuasive
Grammar
Dictionary form
amplification
IPA
GB/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
amp - li - fic - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: amplification
- Plural: amplification, amplifications
Word family
Expressions
amplification of rumors
1/ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən əv ɹˈumɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
rumors spread and grow stronger
when rumors spread and seem bigger
Examples
- The amplification of rumors online damaged her reputation.
- Clear communication can prevent the amplification of rumors during a crisis.
- They apologized for contributing to the amplification of rumors.
Learner examples
- Social media can cause the amplification of rumors.
gene amplification
1/d͡ʒˈin ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
more copies of a gene
when a cell has extra copies of a gene
Examples
- The researchers found gene amplification in the tumor samples.
- Gene amplification can lead to overproduction of certain proteins.
- The report discusses gene amplification as a possible cause of resistance.
need amplification
1/nˈid ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
require equipment to be heard
need a microphone or speakers to be loud enough
Examples
- In a stadium, even a strong voice needs amplification.
- The piano doesn’t need amplification in this small room.
- His presentation needed amplification because the sound system was weak.
Learner examples
- My voice needs amplification in big rooms.
signal amplification
1/sˈɪɡnəl ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
making a signal stronger
making a weak signal stronger
Examples
- Signal amplification is necessary when the input is very weak.
- The circuit provides signal amplification without adding much noise.
- Poor signal amplification caused the transmission to break up.
sound amplification
1/sˈaʊnd ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
making sound louder electronically
equipment and process that make sound louder
Examples
- The venue provides sound amplification for conferences and concerts.
- Good sound amplification can make a small band fill a large room.
- They hired a technician to handle the sound amplification.
Learner examples
- We need sound amplification for the event.
without amplification
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˌæmpləfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
not using electronic loudness
without using a microphone or speakers
Examples
- She sang without amplification, and the room fell silent to listen.
- The band agreed to play without amplification for the acoustic set.
- In that venue, even a quiet voice carries without amplification.
Learner examples
- He played guitar without amplification.